STONE'S THROWS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

stone's throws

noun

plural of stone's throw

as in inches

a very small distance or degree the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach

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Another round of storms could bring an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated spots getting up to 8, though forecast models suggest the heaviest rain may fall northwest of the areas hit hardest so far.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
There is concern that heavy rains could lead to flash flooding, especially if the storms track across areas that saw 2 to 4 inches of rain on Thursday, the weather service said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

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But all of these methods come second to taking steps to protect ourselves directly, experts emphasize.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Community helps deli Khalid Sarsour, who owns Garden Gourmet Deli and Grill, was standing right next to the register when the crash happened, just steps away from where the car struck his store.

— Jenna DeAngelis, CBS News, 13 July 2026

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